Modano injured in U.S. loss to CanadaMike Modano went down with a "lower-body injury" Tuesday night during the United States' 2-1 loss to Canada in the opening game of the World Cup of Hockey for both teams.

Brother act: Mikko Koivu joins Saku on FinnsFinland will have a pair of brothers on its 2004 World Cup of Hockey roster as center Mikko Koivu was added to the team Wednesday, replacing Esa Pirnes of the Los Angeles Kings.

Czech coach dies in crashThe Czech Republic moved quickly to replace late hockey coach Ivan Hlinka, turning the national team over to former Olympic captain Vladimir Ruzicka on Tuesday.

Blues' Pronger withdraws from World CupChris Pronger of the St. Louis Blues pulled out of the World Cup of Hockey on Sunday due to an undisclosed injury, and was replaced on the Canadian team by Jay Bouwmeester of the Florida Panthers.

Canadian miss: Avs D Blake out for World CupTeam Canada lost another veteran from its World Cup of Hockey roster Tuesday when it was announced Colorado Avalanche defenseman Rob Blake would not participate in the tournament because of a shoulder injury.

Roenick off U.S. team due to health reasonsJeremy Roenick of the Philadelphia Flyers withdrew from the U.S. World Cup team because of unspecified health reasons and was replaced by Scott Gomez of the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday.